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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.37, 1,878.90 and 789.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.37, 1,878.90 and 789.75 is: 1,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.37 : 1,878.90 = 789.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.37/1,878.90 = 789.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.37x = 1,878.90 × 789.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.37x = 1,483,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,858.31/1,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.89

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